Does the rabies virus survive outside the body of a mammal?

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Does the rabies virus survive outside the body of a mammal?

For example, can it survive on saliva that dripped on the ground? Or does it need the warmth of a mammal's body to survive? Thanks!

2007-07-17 14:58:05 · 2 answers · asked by bravedeer 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The website below has a lot of information about rabies and it says that the rabies virus does not remain effective in dried saliva. Plenty of info here: http://www.healthyarkansas.com/services/rabies_main.htm

2007-07-17 15:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

No viruses need a host to survive.

2007-07-17 22:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by freesince1776 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋